Girl's Birthday Card

 

My younger daughter is going to a birthday party so I decided this was the perfect excuse to play with my "Paper Doll" stamp from Close to My Heart (I am a consultant so the link is to me business page).

 

I started  by picking out my back ground.  Even though both papers are patterned the fact they only have one color on each makes them act as neutrals.

 

 The next step was stamping and coloring the girl.  I chose grey ink so even if it bled a little it would not smear on the image.   Then I filled in with water-color pencils and water.  I had to combine two colors for a good skin tone.

 

After finishing the doll  I used the same technique on an outfit.  The above image is before I added water.

To blend the colors I like to use just a damp paint brush, if you use to much water the lines start to blur.

I attached the doll to the front on the card using 3D dots, that way you could use the tabs when putting on the different outfits.

 

I added a ribbon along the side. To make the bow I first made a loop then pinched it in half.

 

I then wrapped  a second piece I ribbon around the center.  I used glue dots to hold it all together and attach it to the card.

The card turned out just like I had planned, which is actually unusual for me.

I also tucked in a few more stamped outfits that the recipient can color and cut out.

I always have fun using new products and techniques, when I am brave enough to try.  If you haven't tried water-colors yet I hope you will now.